Monday, 22 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Sarawakian style buffet for all taste buds

KUCHING: The “Juh Makan Sama” buffet offers a variety of Sarawakian dishes, ranging from traditional to modern style. Owner of Penn’s Catering, Penelope Ling said that some of the traditional dishes served for the buffet programmes include Linut with ikan terebuk masin, and tumpik, mixed with gula apong and a

Aerobig Day 2024 to promote health and unity

KUCHING: The upcoming Aerobig Day 2024 will see three main cities in Sarawak, namely Kuching, Miri and Sibu, hosting the event. Organised by Persatuan Kebajikan Bantuan Komuniti Terpinggir Sarawak in collaboration with Life Event Borneo, the event aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and foster unity among Sarawak’s multiracial community.

Resolving the never-ending illegal dumping issue

KUCHING: The long-standing problem of illegal dumping in the vicinity of MJC Batu Kawa shophouses is finally being tackled head-on with the ongoing demolition of all rubbish disposal centres in the area, which is expected to be completed month-end. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Tan Kai was confident that the

Sarawak addresses global energy platform

HOUSTON: Sarawak addressed several critical agendas during their participation in a closed-door session at the prestigious Cambridge Energy Research Associates Week (CERAWeek) in Houston, Texas. Head of the Sarawak delegation to the event, Datuk Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni said the agendas included shaping the future of the biofuel sector including

Whet your appetite with Sheraton Hotel’s Ramadan signature dishes

KUCHING: Mee Sapi is part of the signature dish at the ‘Sungkei Sitok Jak’ Ramadan buffet hosted by the Sheraton Hotel. Executive chef Yap Kim said he incorporated Wagyu beef into the Mee Sapi dish, elevating its uniqueness and quality. He also said apart from Mee Sapi and Kambing Golek, Sarawak

Update voter details on March 23

KUCHING: The Kota Sentosa Service Centre will organise an “Exchange of Polling Place Address and Voter Registration Check” event this Saturday (Mar 23) at Dewan Perniagaan Mile 7 to assist residents in updating their voting details. The initiative, led by its assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, addresses concerns from constituents

Senator wants Sarawak Cancer Centre project to take off without delay

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim wants the Sarawak Cancer Centre project up and running as soon as possible for the benefit of cancer patients in Sarawak and Sabah. The Senator noted that cancer patients in both state still have to travel to Kuala Lumpur to be treated. “In my opinion,

Modern fleets needed to safeguard Sarawak waters: Senator

KUALA LUMPUR: It is important to modernise the assets of the Malaysian armed forces and other security agencies, including maritime forces, to protect and safeguard Malaysia’s waters and security, Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said. He said it is necessary and not something that should be taken lightly. “It is widely

Another call to federal govt: Revive Feri Malaysia service 

KUALA LUMPUR: Once again Putrajaya has been urged to reconsider reviving the Feri Malaysia service which operated from 1986 until 1989. Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said the ferry service once connected Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Kuantan. In the past, there had been several appeals to the federal government to revive

Hunt for rare delicacies at Ramadan bazaars

KUCHING: During the fasting month, many people find unique and rare delicacies at the Ramadan Bazaar that are not usually available. During Ramadan, you can indulge in delights like kuih bongkol, tepung pelita, suntong tutok (dried cuttlefish), roti john, and even beverages such as honeydew melon. The New Sarawak Tribune